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Netskope, Illumio, Jumpcloud Pace Zero Trust Fund Parade

Venture capital investors bet big on the zero-trust approach, pouring nearly $3 billion in funding, GlobalData found. Read more.

Are Smart Plugs Key to Eliminating Overconsumption?

WattIQ CEO Priya Vijayakumar hopes her company's smart plugs can shift industry tradition toward making better use of what it already has. Read more.

Telecom Operators, Webscale Providers Set for 5G Tango

Telecom operators still hold the upper hand when it comes to monetizing 5G-based services despite the growth of webscale cloud providers. Read more.

Ericsson Eyes 250 Cloud Native Engineers in Ireland

Ericsson plans to hire 250 people at its current research and development center in Ireland to help develop cloud native products. Read more.

Telefónica $1B Bond Targets Inclusive Connectivity, Energy Efficiency

Telefónica is focusing on environmental and socioeconomic issues by targeting network energy efficiency and inclusive connectivity. Read more.